Belarus, Russia Launch Nuclear Drills Amid NATO Alarm
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- Belarus begins joint military exercises with Russia focused on nuclear weapon deployment and combat readiness across the country.
- Ukraine condemns the drills, warning they legitimize nuclear proliferation and urging Western allies to impose stronger sanctions on Moscow and Minsk.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismisses Ukrainian allegations of an impending offensive from Belarus as an attempt to inflame tensions and prolong the war.
Why it matters: NATO faces heightened nuclear risks on its eastern flank as Belarus hosts Russian warheads, increasing pressure on Western governments to respond with targeted sanctions and reinforced deterrence—raising stakes for European security.
